50 Best Seafood Restaurants in St. Augustine

“Loved our dinner tonight! We ordered the Salt and Pepper Ahi Tuna Salad. Excellent. Our waiter was Eddie who was the perfect waiter!!! Highly recommend!“

“The only thing better than their food (which is legit incredible) is their staff. We are so lucky to have this place in our old town.“

“Had a good meal and a real nice server Mary M.“

“Amazing food and service. Parking can be a struggle depending on how busy they are. Brittany was absolutely amazing! Shrimp was excellent! Hush puppies were fresh and tasty. Save room for the dessert. Four of us enjoyed a late lunch for under $20 each. We were full when we left. Definitely worth the time and effort. Did I say Brittany was amazing?! Cash only.“

“Our Christmas Eve dinner was spectacular once again! I have used OBBC several times and each and every time all of our guests LOVE the food! Thank you! 🫶🏼“

“Catch 27 was a fantastic experience in St. Augustine. Great vibes from the moment we walked in, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The seafood was absolutely fresh and full of flavor, and you could taste the quality in every bite. Drinks were on point and crafted perfectly. Overall, an excellent dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommend if you’re in town and looking for great food, great people, and a memorable atmosphere.“

“Jesse is the man! My husband and I came down for our honey moon and his hospitality and kindness made us return to Harry’s MULTIPLE times! He is so kind amazing service 1000/10“

“Tiktok Bullrider726. Started with Gator, it was absolutely phenomenal! Then had the calamari, crab burger and crab legs, everything was cooked perfectly 👌 The datil sauce was so incredible, bought a couple jars of it. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions. 1st trip in, will not be the last!“

“What a gem St Augustine has in its’ midst! We recently visited the fine establishment after reading previous reviews and was overwhelmed by the kindness and expertise of the owner! We were novices and had never prepared blue crab before. Instead of being annoyed at our lack of knowledge, he explained at great length and in easy to understand detail, how to prepare his delicious crab in several different ways. We served up a delightful, delicious meal that evening! The seafood was exceptional! He and his small business is a real asset to the community! You won’t be disappointed!!!!“

“We went to the Black Molly Grill to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We had wonderful meals, ribeye and a shrimp special. Both were excellent. Our server, Christine, went above and beyond and ensured that we had everything we needed. We were so impressed with the food and service that we went with friends the following week.“

“Thursday nights Casa Maya is the go to for our group.. Chase at the bar and Edwin playing amazing guitar..“

“Service was awesome! Vinny“

“We come to St Augustine several times a year with our dogs. This is always our #1 restaurant and eat there a few times each trip. Staff is super friendly and the food is delicious. Would give it a 10 our of 10!“

“We visited Grouper Shack a couple of weeks ago. It was our first visit and we definitely have added it to our restaurants to have dinner. Know that you order first then find a seat. Food was served on paper baskets, but it did take away from the delicious food!“

“We had dinner at Elkhouse Eatery and were so very pleased with the service and food. Wonderful presentation and delivery. It's a must try when your in town.“

“I love beach vacations but I’m allergic to shellfish. Usually eating in a touristy, beach town is difficult but I swear Kyle knew every possible point of cross contamination on this menu. I had a fantastic Tuna Poke Bowl, my husband loved the taco salad, and my kids loved their spicy tuna roll and wave burger. Thank you to Kyle. Thank you to the restaurant for training their staff on allergens. We will probably go again because the food was fantastic and I feel safe there.“

“Me and my family really enjoyed this restaurant the vibes were great ! good food & drinks extremely accommodating due to it being cold and us having a infant tag along Plays (the manager) & Issac made sure we were comfortable Zane the man on the drink super good 10/10 highly recommend“

“Ordered shrimp and grits... $21 for a large spoon of grits and not sure what was mixed in the gravy , and 5 small shrimp.. Awful tasting and not enough for even a small kid. So disgusted. Granddaughter got chicken po boy she said was good. I sure wouldn't choose this place for seafood..“

“A big shout out to the 2 managers working Sat. They were kind, friendly & helpful. Not something you experience much any more. These ladies deserve a RAISE. Good luck with Nursing school. Travel Nurse Theresa from SC 😁🏝“

“We had such a fun evening at Boat Drinks. We came for the vibe and stayed for the exceptional menu (BEST raw bar in st Augustine with selections from Maine: 3 dozen oysters didnt feel like enough but at a certain point we had to switch gears and get the equally amazing crab Rangoon special and the saucy shrimp with Cuban toast—wow, delicious) ; the exceptional service (friendly, funny, cool bartenders who recommended some other spots to check out) ; and the exceptionally yummy drinks. Joel knows how to rock a spicy marg and a mojito.“

“The service is not the problem. This has a great chance to be better than what it currently is. Sitting out back is cool for the kids because of the otter and the alligator in the pond. But this inside not great, it kind of smells in my opinion. Bu the people here are very friendly.“

“The best service and quality. The very best fried shrimp and special sauce in SA. We've been eating there for years and still have no desire to eat elsewhere. It's our go-to place. Love It !!!“

“Nice place with delicious food and good drinks, plus amazing view!“

“We had no prior knowledge of Blackfly. We chose it because it was close to our rental.  We smiled as soon as we walked in the side door leading to the bar area and everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves. The further we entered the very well decorated restaurant the more we knew we had made a good choice.  To us, the best reason to visit St. Augustine is dining at the Blackfly!  We went all out and had drinks,  appetizers, their version of Coquille St. Jacques and their Chilli lime shrimp. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection with exceptional sauces. Main course was a Chef's Special which was baked shrimps, scallops over a bed of thai noodles and a sauce to die for.  I had the bone in Pork chop cooked medium rare and it was delicious.  Blackfly has a vast selection of wines in their wine cellar and we enjoyed a nice Honig sauvignon blanc.   Kudos to Matt, our server, who throughout the evening gave us the right amount of attention and space to relax for our entire dining experience.  The food was so good and well prepared that I was compelled to go to the kitchen to thank the staff and gave a large tip for the kitchen staff . Our evening at Blackfly was the highlight of our trip.  Thank you Vaughn and staff, you have an outstanding establishment.“

“I said yes that I would recommend, however if you have young children I want you to make an informed decision. They used to be kid friendly, but I was told my children could not be “running” around. I have a 2 yr old who I stayed right next to the entire time. I apologized to people if she got in their way. Many people smiled and enjoyed the smiles of a child. She was not running around with my 6 year old like a wild child. This has been a great place to sit with our family for years. We have even met friends with young kids who all played together. The staff would engage with the kids and make it such a great experience. We may have to choose a different place for the next few years 😞“

“Great Place to eat. Staff and food here is fantastic!“

“Ordered food from there yesterday and it was amazing! The jerk chicken quesadilla was outstanding and the three taco combo was phenomenal! BBQ super tender. Shrimp - super fresh. Highly, highly recommend. Was enough for two meals!“

“This is one of the very best Sushi restaurants that i have ever eaten at. The service was spectacular and the selection of sushi and sashimi was stupendous. I have eaten in many Sushi restaurants and I have to say this is by far my favorite . Whenever we are in St. Augustine I know we will eat there again. My husband, who does not like sushi, also loved the food he was able to get.“

“Beautiful night to eat outside by the water with a four member musical band
playing appropriate patio vibe music. Ordered two highballs tall, received oversized shot glass sized plastic glasses. Chicken wrap tasted good and fresh however the menu started blackened chicken. This chicken tasted very similar to our personal bag of frozen flavored chicken, which is good but not blackened. Sweet potato fries came cold but the waiter brought hot, fresh ones. Boston Clam chowder was excellent, probably ranks with one of the best this writer has eaten. Nice, crisp garden salad.“

“We happened to find Poppy’s on Trip Advisor and boy were we delighted. The atmosphere is authentic, food is exceptional and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.“

“The BEST food!!!! I have eaten here twice and have gotten the shrimp and grits both times. The best I have ever had!!!! This time we got dessert too…peanut butter and chocolate pie and salted caramel cheesecake. I could have eaten my weight in both! We have been home for a day and I am ready craving it all and can’t wait to go back!! Also love the quiet atmosphere and the view of the water. My husband got the prime rib and he said it was delicious.“

“What a great place. Food was wonderful and authentic and the service was excellent. So glad we went.“

“Always delicious! I have had drunken noodle, red curry, soup, appetizers and stir fry! Food is perfectly cooked“

“Great Service and atmosphere loved the food. Will be back soon“

“In general one would not think a restaurant in a hotel would be worth a visit unless you are staying there, Michael’s is an exception to that assumption. It is fine dining in a beautiful spot.

The service was what you would except from a 5 restaurant. Their wine selection was incredible. My steak was prepared perfectly. And they had something I had never seen at a steak house. A vegetable medley with a potato dish. It was perfect for me as I was solo dinner and had everything you would want in a steak dinner. I wanted to try the desert but I was too stuffed (in a good way).

If you are in the area this is a great dinner and they validate the valet. I am sorry for not taking more photos but the presentation was amazing. Please come and enjoy“

“Over all always a phenomenal experience. Service, food and drinks always leave nothing to be desired. Have been coming here over the years and it never gets old, the flavors are unparalleled with any other local restaurant. Very unique menu. 10/10“

“Always an amazingly delicious experience. Excellent seafood and creative Italian dishes plus fantastic desserts such as the Limoncello cake. The live music adds to the chic atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“We have gone to La Cocina over the last 25 years at 3 locations. This is the most scenic location. The food and service, as always, was impeccable. I had the Filet, my wife the shrimp. Absolutely wonderful.“

“Best fried shrimp I've had in awhile and I'm a Floridian! Staff was great. This is a dog friendly business, too. We'll be back!“

“From the drinks to dessert everything was perfect. Once again, our dinner was fabulous! Steve had the filet, was outstanding. I had the tuna tartare stack, amazing! We shared the chocolate molten cake which was delicious, can’t find the appropriate word to describe because it was the BEST we have ever had. This is our favorite restaurant.“

“We ate at the Purple Olive for the first time this past Saturday night. It will certainly not be our last time. What an incredible dining experience. The restaurant is beautiful, the food is so delicious, and the service was excellent. Our server Jennifer was on point. Our water glasses were never empty, she gave us great tips about the menu, and struck the perfect balance between being responsive and giving us space. I had the macadamia crusted salmon, and I cannot honestly say it was the best salmon I’ve ever had. The flavor was delicious and it was cooked perfectly!“

“The food is the best! Always consistently good, fresh and the portions are plenty to fill you up, and definitely NOT stingy on the protein. My favorite is the Tropical tacos, with salsa is to die for! Owners are on site daily and always make you feel welcome 😊“

“One of the best in area.“

“My wife and I came here for our 31st anniversary. A highly rated restaurant. My meal, steak bowl, was very tasty. The steak was tuff. Over cooked I think. My wife had a fish meal. I forget which. She was very disappointed in the taste and quality of her meal. I have NEVER see my wife complain about a meal before. When our waitress (she was great!) Asked how the meal was my wife told her. Later a woman, not a lady, came to our table concerning our dissatisfaction. She seemed to be insulted and left in a huff. Normally a dissatisfied customer is given a discount or a free dessert. Something. Nothing was offered. What should have been an enjoyable dining experience for Saint Augustine residents celebrating their anniversary was left lacking. 🤢“

“Great spot for food and then go outside to the back patio and enjoy great music and atmosphere“

“Just thought I was gonna go into this little joint. I was pretty fooled when I stepped in to a totally different atmosphere, a place where all the locals come, and it was packed, sat at the bar Andrew the bartender took care of us. He was amazing. He was on top of his game. Nothing unusual for him whatever he suggested was excellent service excellent food excellent wine excellent I drank sangria from Spain so did everybody else in the place? It’s my new go to it’s a hidden gem and I really thought this was just a joint and didn’t know if I was actually gonna eat here but was T fooled thank you so much guys for your food and service will bring all my friends and family to you.“

“👍Luis took excellent care of us. First time we had been there. Chix Parm was excellent, very large portions. Would definitely return to try the pizza! 🙂“